Isopropyl nitrite

Isopropyl nitrite
Clinical data
Other namesIsopropyl alcohol nitrite; nitrous acid, isopropyl ester; 1-methylethyl nitrite; 2-propyl nitrite
ATC code
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Identifiers
  • 2-propyl nitrite
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ECHA InfoCard100.007.982 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC3H7NO2
Molar mass89.094 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Density0.8684 g/cm3
Boiling point40 °C (104 °F)
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  • InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-3(2)6-4-5/h3H,1-2H3 checkY
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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or 2-propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil that is insoluble in water.[2]

Isopropyl nitrite in a glass bottle
  1. ^ Anvisa (2024-05-28). "RDC Nº 877 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 877 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União. Archived from the original on 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ^ Lide DR, ed. (2004). Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (85th ed.). CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-8493-0485-9.